New Circular Handrail Cherry Hill NJ

Refinished oak treads matching the new oak handrail

White balusters to match the painted risers and stringers

 Upstairs level radius rail

New painted balusters

Customer gets their dramatic entrance back better than original

 Existing treads sanded down and re-stained

Radius rake rail descending down to volute

BEFORE: Existing volute with lots of damage

 BEFORE: Maybe the dog got hungry... Very chewed up

 BEFORE: Old rake height 4" too low for today's code standards

 BEFORE: Level rail low as well, by 2"

BEFORE: More than 4" between balusters, another code violation

This customer wanted a New Circular Handrail for their newly purchased home in Cherry Hill NJ. The existing rail was badly damaged and looked like a dog may have chewed on it in addition to it being very loose. The original smaller balusters and posts contributed to the decline of the rigidity of the rail over time. The rail heights were too low and the spaces between balusters were too wide by today's code standards. Rake must be 34" high, level rails must be 36", and you cannot have a space bigger than 4" anywhere in the balustrade system. Given all these factors the homeowner decided to replace the rail, post, and balusters in addition to repairing and reinforcing the stair from underneath. Because it's an existing circular stair, we had to template the stair to be able to manufacture the rail and have it match the stair radius exactly. Ironically, I have a good working relationship with the stair company that built the original stair and they were able to match the rail to the stair perfectly. We took out the old and installed the new posts and rail, followed by the re-finisher who sanded down the treads and re-stained them as well as the rail and posts. Once he was done, I came back in and installed the balusters, and we were done. Start to finish, my work took about 4 days. So if your old circular handrail is falling apart or you fear your children falling down it, give Ron Hartman a call to schedule your FREE consultation ($250 value) so we can give you your New Circular Handrail whether you live in Cherry Hill NJ, Haddonfield, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, or any other surrounding towns.

Email 45stairman@gmail.com
Ron's Cell 215-694-5046

Custom Handrail With Iron Panels Penn Valley PA

                                                    New oak rail with natural finish

 

Continuous rail from top to bottom

 

Single knuckle, double knuckle, alternating iron baluster pattern

 

New hardwood floors matching the post and rail 

 Rebecca iron panels in mirror image pattern

 View from upper hallway

 Down the hallway

 Family room overlook

 Iron panels separated by alternating baluster design

 Rebecca panels in satin black

BEFORE: Typical 70's painted version of the Brady Bunch stair

We recently transformed this foyer in Penn Valley PA with this Custom Handrail With Iron Panels. The felonious Brady Bunch rail did not meet the 4" sphere rule in multiple places, not to mention the 40 year old design that had to go. The new iron balusters and panels are in keeping with the contemporary styling of the house. These elegant panels allow for the look and feel of a fully custom fabricated iron railing. The old rail was removed, and new rail was installed in about a week. I installed the posts, handrail, and nosing and drilled all the holes for the iron. Next the floor guy installed the floors, then put a natural finish on both the floor and rail. Once he was done, I came back and installed the iron balusters and panels to complete the job. So if you want to change the channel on your 70's sitcom rail and happen to live in Penn Valley PA, or in any other town in the Delaware Valley,  you too can have a Custom Handrail with Iron Panels (or wood balusters if you prefer), by calling Ron and scheduling your FREE consultation ($250 value).

Email 45stairman@gmail.com
Ron's Cell 215-694-5046